A Berry Sweet Ending

sl-Berry Cobbler with Pecan Sandie Streusel Image

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Top off a satisfying meal with a cobbler, crisp, pudding or pie featuring the season's best berries.

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Anjou Bakery's Marionberry Pie

Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson

Anjou Bakery's Marionberry Pie Recipe

At a little bakery in the eastern Cascades, you'll find this amazing pie, which has a shortbread-like crust and a Northwest berry filling.

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Mini Berry Cobblers

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Mini Berry Cobblers Recipe
Use a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in these charming individual desserts.

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Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie Recipe
Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie is unexpected but oh-so right. A touch of tangy-sweet balsamic vinegar combined with honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper magnifies the sweetness of blueberries. We love this buttery crust, but if time is short, substitute a store-bought one and simply crimp the edges.

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Double Berry-Almond Galette

Double Berry-Almond Galette Recipe
Bursting with summer berries, this free-form pie is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Here's a great baker's secret: Adding a splash of vodka to dough will give you a super-flaky crust, and the alcohol burns off while baking.

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Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler Recipe
Top with scoops of homemade Cream Cheese Ice Cream for a cool summery twist on the classic Southern layer cake.

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Lattice-Topped Blackberry Cobbler

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Lattice-Topped Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Using whole almonds in the topping gives this sweet blackberry cobbler a little color from the skins, but substituting sliced or slivered almonds will work as well. The dough/crust is sure to get rave reviews.

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Brown Sugar Strawberry Tart

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Randy Mon

Brown Sugar Strawberry Tart Recipe
This recipe is so simple that you'll find yourself getting creative with the berries you put on the top. The combination of the brown sugar crust, creamy filling and sweet fruit topping make this the perfect summertime treat.

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Peach-and-Blueberry Crispy Crumble

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Peach-and-Blueberry Crispy Crumble Recipe
Beautiful and bubbly, this simple dessert will feed a crowd at your summertime gathering. Serve with ice cream.

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Lemon-Blueberry Snack Cake

Lemon-Blueberry Snack Cake Recipe
This snack cake is loaded with blueberries, so each fluffy bite is as juicy as the one before.

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Mixed-Berry Crumble

Mixed-Berry Crumble Recipe
Double the crumble mixture. Freeze half in a ziplock bag and use it on yogurt.

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Berry-Ginger Mess

Photo: Ryan Dausch; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Berry-Ginger Mess Recipe
Eton Mess is an English dessert of strawberries, cream, and crushed meringues. We bake the meringues longer than usual for a toasted marshmallow flavor.

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Triple-Berry Crisps with Meringue Streusel

The baked meringue on top of this mouth-watering blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry crisp gives the dessert a sweet crunch. Serve in individual ramekins for an elegant-looking dessert that's both rich and light. Recipe: Triple-Berry Crisps with Meringue Streusel

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Berry Delicious

Raspberry cobblers, blueberry pies, strawberry trifles, and mixed-berry crisps are a sweet ending to warm summer nights. Take advantage of seasonal produce and create fruit-filled masterpieces. Dig in–just don't forget the vanilla ice cream. Recipe: Fresh Berry Cobbler

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Green-Tomato-and-Raspberry Cobbler

Green tomatoes make a surprisingly sweet appearance in this cobbler recipe. Add ice cream if you wish, but it's sweet enough on its own. Recipe: Green-Tomato-and-Raspberry Cobbler

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Stovetop Summer Fruit Crisp

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Stovetop Summer Fruit Crisp Recipe
Traditional? No. Delicious? Oh, yes. This quick-fix take hits all the highlights of a classic berry crisp--syrupy-sweet fruit, crisp topping, and cool cream--in a fraction of the time.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Photo: Joshua Paul; Styling: Alicia Warner

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
The orange zest and juice brighten the flavor of the strawberries and rhubarb in this simple, summertime crisp. Top with your favorite granola.

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Lattice-Topped Blueberry Pie

For your next family gathering, make this light version of the classic lattice pie. Use fresh blueberries for the tastiest results. Recipe: Lattice-Topped Blueberry Pie

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Berry Pie Pops

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Berry Pie Pops Recipe
Your own individual pie: That's fun enough. Put it on a stick and smiles grow even wider.

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Boysenberry Mousse with Cookie Crumble

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

Boysenberry Mousse with Cookie Crumble Recipe
This vanilla mousse, with ribbons of tart-sweet boysenberry sauce, has a delicate, cloudlike texture. If you're substituting raspberries and blackberries, start with more berries for the sauce, as they're not as juicy as boysenberries.

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Blueberry and Blackberry Galette with Cornmeal Crust

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Take it easy this summer and make a rustic fruit tart instead of a fancy fluted pie crust. Use wild blueberries if you're lucky enough to find them.

Recipe: Blueberry and Blackberry Galette with Cornmeal Crust

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Blueberry Cobbler

Dish up a bowl-full of traditional blueberry cobbler. The biscuit on top, sprinkled with sugar, lends each serving a touch of color with a memorable crunch. Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler

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Rustic Berry Crostata

Update grandma's fried pies with this fresh-baked recipe. Serve them as individual treats or, if you're short on time, make one large tart using store-bought pastry. Either way, the sweet and tart flavors of the raspberries and blueberries will have your guests raving. Recipe: Rustic Berry Crostata

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Blackberry Cobbler

Lemon juice and zest, plus a few spoonfuls of tapioca, give this recipe a just-right texture and tang. Take advantage of the rich blackberry color and serve in a clear bowl. Recipe: Blackberry Cobbler

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Blueberry Crisp à la Mode

Brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon create a crispy, warm topping. Vanilla ice cream is a must, rounding out the sweet flavor of the blueberries. If you crave a tart taste, try adding raspberries or blackberries to the recipe. Recipe: Blueberry Crisp à la Mode

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Huckleberry Skillet Cobbler

Thomas J. Story

Just a hint of spices brings out the rich wine-like flavor of the huckleberries. Some folks say that when you bite into a fully ripe huckleberry, it's like tasting the best blueberry in the world. You'll typically find these berries growing wild in the northwest part of the U.S. or in farmers markets as they are not cultivated for commercial use. Recipe: Huckleberry Skillet Cobbler

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Blackberry Hazelnut Honey Crisp

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Foods that grow in the same place tend to taste good together, as this pairing of blackberries and hazelnuts proves. Recipe: Blackberry Hazelnut Honey Crisp

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Blueberry Bread Puddings with Lemon Curd

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Katie Stoddard

Blueberries and lemon make a perfect couple and you'll see why in this hearty bread pudding. Recipe: Blueberry Bread Puddings with Lemon Curd

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Blueberry Pie Sundaes

Illustration: Holly Exley

Blueberry Pie Sundaes Recipe

We cook the blueberry mixture down until almost jammy, then fold in fresh berries for a bit of juicy pop in every bite.

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Mixed Berry Cream Pie with Double Chocolate Crust

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Mixed Berry Cream Pie with Double Chocolate Crust Recipe

Brushing red currant jelly onto the berries makes them shine, like those fruit tarts you see in bakeries. If you can't find red currant jelly, use strawberry jelly (don't subsitute jam or preserves).

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Berry Cobbler with Pecan Sandie Streusel